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Third in this series
Series blurb : I was trying to take photos of sunflowers. At dusk. In a breeze. What was I thinking!?
And even though I didn't expect anything to turn out, I couldn't stop myself from trying.
Unexpectedly, I found the results surprisingly good/interesting!
[These shots are straight from the camera - mostly unprocessed - just slight contrast adjustment]
Ivanna hops into a whimsical dreamscape, embodying the mysterious charm of the White Rabbit with a playful yet fierce twist. Her look perfectly blends fantasy and fashion — a bold black t-shirt featuring an intricate rabbit design paired with sleek shorts, giving off a modern, edgy Wonderland vibe.
Set against a surreal chessboard garden, Ivanna’s pose captures that sense of curiosity and confidence — as if she’s daring us to follow her down the rabbit hole. The soft light and colorful surroundings add a magical touch, making this look not just a style, but a story waiting to unfold.
With her signature creativity, Ivanna once again transforms a simple theme into a scene of imagination, where fashion meets fantasy, and every glance feels like stepping into a dream.
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This was embodied using only LEGO parts.
It is a artwork that depicts a "Blue Whale(white-beard whale)" that freely swims break through the clouds.
Kinetic Art structure that uses the center of gravity.
You can see the detailed movements in the links and comments below.
LEGO IDEAS : "FLYING WHALE" - Description
YOUTUBE : "FLYING WHALE" - Video
Beautiful. Wild. Sexy. Wawa embodies everything magical about Ladyboys. Wawa is fun and flirtatious, with full soft lips, long sexy legs and a tight sweet ass. When Wawa smiles at you with her cute braces and that mischievous look in her sparkling green eyes, you know you're in for the time of your life! When not starring in one of the most popular Cabaret shows in Thailand, Wawa is eager to give and receive pleasure for you. Wawa LOVES wrapping her lips around her favorite cock and savoring every salty drop.
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Would you like to see more ballerinas and ballet dancers?
Nikon D810 Photos of Ballerina Dance Goddess Photos! Pretty, Tall Ballet Swimsuit Ballet Bikini Model Goddess Captured with the Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II AF-S Nikkor Zoom Lens!
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Nikon D810 with the Nikon MB-D12 Multi Battery Power Pack / Grip for D800 and D810 Digital Cameras allows one to shoot at a high to catch the action FPS! Ballerina Dance Goddess Photos! Pretty, Tall Ballet Swimsuit Bikini Model Goddess! Captured with the Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II AF-S Nikkor Zoom Lens!
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Ballerina dancing ballet! Pretty ballerina girl with blonde hair and blue eyes!
A pretty goddess straight out of Homer's Iliad & Odyssey!
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Pretty, Tall Bikini Swimsuit Model Goddess!
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She was a beauty--a gold 45 goddess for sure! A Gold 45 Goddess exalts the archetypal form of Athena--the Greek Goddess of wisdom, warfare, strategy, heroic endeavour, handicrafts and reason. A Gold 45 Goddess guards the beauty of dx4/dt=ic and embodies 45SURF's motto "Virtus, Honoris, et Actio Pro Veritas, Amor, et Bellus, (Strength, Honor, and Action for Truth, Love, and Beauty," and she stands ready to inspire and guide you along your epic, heroic odyssey into art and mythology. It is Athena who descends to call Telemachus to Adventure in the first book of Homer's Odyssey--to man up, find news of his true father Odysseus, and rid his home of the false suitors, and too, it is Athena who descends in the first book of Homer's Iliad, to calm the Rage of Achilles who is about to draw his sword so as to slay his commander who just seized Achilles' prize, thusly robbing Achilles of his Honor--the higher prize Achilles fought for. And now Athena descends once again, assuming the form of a Gold 45 Goddess, to inspire you along your epic journey of heroic endeavour.
ALL THE BEST on your Epic Hero's Odyssey from Johnny Ranger McCoy!
Nikon D810 Photos of Ballerina Dance Goddess Photos! Jete over Griffith Observatory & the LA Skyline! Pretty, Tall Ballet Ballet Goddess Captured with the Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II AF-S Nikkor Zoom Lens !
May the 45surf goddesses inspire you along am artistic journey of your own making!
Professional ballerina pointeing in point ballet shoes and dancing ballet in a white leotard and tutu.
All 45surf Hero's Odyssey Mythology Photography is shot in the honor of Truth, Beauty, and the Light of Physicist Dr. E's Moving Dimensions Theory's dx4/dt=ic . The fourth dimension is expanding relative to the three spatial dimensions at the rate of c. Ergo relativity, time, entropy, and entanglement.
Soft sunset light! A most magical magic hour! Epic scenic landscape and beuatiful ballet!
After looking through my work,what do you think about Nikob vs. Sony? Do you prefer the Nikon D810 and Nikkor / Tamron / Sigma lenses /glass, or the Sony A7r and Sony Sonnar Carl Zeiss e-mount glass/lenses? I love them both! And I am so excited about the Sony A7rII !
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ALBANIA
Albanian Trilogy: A Series of Devious Stratagems
Armando Lulaj
Commissioner: Ministry of Culture. Curator: Marco Scotini. Deputy Curator: Andris Brinkmanis. Venue: Pavilion at Arsenale
ANDORRA
Inner Landscapes
Roqué, Joan Xandri
Commissioner: Henry Périer. Deputy Commissioner: Joana Baygual, Sebastià Petit, Francesc Rodríguez
Curator: Paolo de Grandis, Josep M. Ubach. Venue: Spiazzi, Castello 3865
ANGOLA
On Ways of Travelling
António Ole, Binelde Hyrcan, Délio Jasse, Francisco Vidal, Nelo Teixeira
Commissioner: Ministry of Culture, Rita Guedes Tavares. Curator: António Ole. Deputy Curator: Antonia Gaeta. Venue: Conservatorio Benedetto Marcello - Palazzo Pisani, San Marco 2810
ARGENTINA
The Uprising of Form
Juan Carlos Diste´fano
Commissioner: Magdalena Faillace. Curator: Mari´a Teresa Constantin. Venue: Pavilion at Arsenale – Sale d’Armi
ARMENIA, Republic of
Armenity / Haiyutioun
Haig Aivazian, Lebanon; Nigol Bezjian, Syria/USA; Anna Boghiguian Egypt/Canada; Hera Büyüktasçiyan, Turkey; Silvina Der-Meguerditchian, Argentina/Germany; Rene Gabri & Ayreen Anastas, Iran/Palestine/USA; Mekhitar Garabedian, Belgium; Aikaterini Gegisian, Greece; Yervant Gianikian & Angela Ricci Lucchi, Italy; Aram Jibilian, USA; Nina Katchadourian, USA/Finland; Melik Ohanian, France; Mikayel Ohanjanyan, Armenia/Italy; Rosana Palazyan, Brazil; Sarkis, Turkey/France; Hrair Sarkissian, Syria/UK
Commissioner: Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Armenia. Deputy Commissioner: Art for the World, Mekhitarist Congregation of San Lazzaro Island, Embassy of the Republic of Armenia in Italy, Vartan Karapetian. Curator: Adelina Cüberyan von Fürstenberg. Venue: Monastery and Island of San Lazzaro degli Armeni
AUSTRALIA
Fiona Hall: Wrong Way Time
Fiona Hall
Commissioner: Simon Mordant AM. Deputy Commissioner: Charles Green. Curator: Linda Michael. Scientific Committee: Simon Mordant AM, Carolyn Christov-Bakargiev, Max Delany, Rachel Kent, Danie Mellor, Suhanya Raffel, Leigh Robb. Venue: Pavilion at Giardini
AUSTRIA
Heimo Zobernig
Commissioner: Yilmaz Dziewior. Curator: Yilmaz Dziewior. Scientific Committee: Friends of the Venice Biennale. Venue: Pavilion at Giardini
AZERBAIJAN, Republic of
Beyond the Line
Ashraf Murad, Javad Mirjavadov, Tofik Javadov, Rasim Babayev, Fazil Najafov, Huseyn Hagverdi, Shamil Najafzada
Commissioner: Heydar Aliyev Foundation. Curators: de Pury de Pury, Emin Mammadov. Venue: Palazzo Lezze, Campo S.Stefano, San Marco 2949
Vita Vitale
Edward Burtynsky, Mircea Cantor, Loris Cecchini, Gordon Cheung, Khalil Chishtee, Tony Cragg, Laura Ford, Noemie Goudal, Siobhán Hapaska, Paul Huxley, IDEA laboratory and Leyla Aliyeva, Chris Jordan with Rebecca Clark and Helena S.Eitel, Tania Kovats, Aida Mahmudova, Sayyora Muin, Jacco Olivier, Julian Opie, Julian Perry, Mike Perry, Bas Princen, Stephanie Quayle, Ugo Rondinone, Graham Stevens, Diana Thater, Andy Warhol, Bill Woodrow, Erwin Wurm, Rose Wylie
Commissioner: Heydar Aliyev Foundation. Curators: Artwise: Susie Allen, Laura Culpan, Dea Vanagan. Venue: Ca’ Garzoni, San Marco 3416
BELARUS, Republic of
War Witness Archive
Konstantin Selikhanov
Commissioner: Natallia Sharanhovich. Deputy Commissioners: Alena Vasileuskaya, Kamilia Yanushkevich. Curators: Aleksei Shinkarenko, Olga Rybchinskaya. Scientific Committee: Dmitry Korol, Daria Amelkovich, Julia Kondratyuk, Sergei Jeihala, Sheena Macfarlane, Yuliya Heisik, Hanna Samarskaya, Taras Kaliahin, Aliaksandr Stasevich. Venue: Riva San Biagio, Castello 2145
BELGIUM
Personnes et les autres
Vincent Meessen and Guests, Mathieu K. Abonnenc, Sammy Baloji, James Beckett, Elisabetta Benassi, Patrick Bernier & Olive Martin, Tamar Guimara~es & Kasper Akhøj, Maryam Jafri, Adam Pendleton
Commissioner: Wallonia-Brussels Federation and Wallonia-Brussels International. Curator: Katerina Gregos. Venue: Pavilion at Giardini
COSTA RICA
"Costa Rica, Paese di pace, invita a un linguaggio universale d'intesa tra i popoli".
Andrea Prandi, Beatrice Gallori, Beth Parin, Biagio Schembari, Carla Castaldo, Celestina Avanzini, Cesare Berlingeri, Erminio Tansini, Fabio Capitanio, Fausto Beretti, Giovan Battista Pedrazzini, Giovanni Lamberti, Giovanni Tenga, Iana Zanoskar, Jim Prescott, Leonardo Beccegato, Liliana Scocco, Lucia Bolzano, Marcela Vicuna, Marco Bellagamba, Marco Lodola, Maria Gioia dell’Aglio, Mario Bernardinello, Massimo Meucci, Nacha Piattini, Omar Ronda, Renzo Eusebi, Tita Patti, Romina Power, Rubens Fogacci, Silvio di Pietro, Stefano Sichel, Tino Stefanoni, Ufemia Ritz, Ugo Borlenghi, Umberto Mariani, Venere Chillemi, Jacqueline Gallicot Madar, Massimo Onnis, Fedora Spinelli
Commissioner: Ileana Ordonez Chacon. Curator: Gregorio Rossi. Venue: Palazzo Bollani
CROATIA
Studies on Shivering: The Third Degree
Damir Ocko
Commissioner: Ministry of Culture. Curator: Marc Bembekoff. Venue: Palazzo Pisani, S. Marina
CUBA
El artista entre la individualidad y el contexto
Lida Abdul, Celia-Yunior, Grethell Rasúa, Giuseppe Stampone, LinYilin, Luis Edgardo Gómez Armenteros, Olga Chernysheva, Susana Pilar Delahante Matienzo
Commissioner: Miria Vicini. Curators: Jorge Fernández Torres, Giacomo Zaza. Venue: San Servolo Island
CYPRUS, Republic of
Two Days After Forever
Christodoulos Panayiotou
Commissioner: Louli Michaelidou. Deputy Commissioner: Angela Skordi. Curator: Omar Kholeif. Deputy Curator: Daniella Rose King. Venue: Palazzo Malipiero, Sestiere San Marco 3079
CZECH Republic and SLOVAK Republic
Apotheosis
Jirí David
Commissioner: Adam Budak. Deputy Commissioner: Barbara Holomkova. Curator: Katarina Rusnakova. Venue: Pavilion at Giardini
ECUADOR
Gold Water: Apocalyptic Black Mirrors
Maria Veronica Leon Veintemilla in collaboration with Lucia Vallarino Peet
Commissioner: Andrea Gonzàlez Sanchez. Deputy Commissioner: PDG Arte Communications. Curator: Ileana Cornea. Deputy Curator: Maria Veronica Leon Veintemilla. Venue: Istituto Santa Maria della Pietà, Castello 3701
ESTONIA
NSFW. From the Abyss of History
Jaanus Samma
Commissioner: Maria Arusoo. Curator: Eugenio Viola. Venue: Palazzo Malipiero, campo San Samuele, San Marco 3199
EGYPT
CAN YOU SEE
Ahmed Abdel Fatah, Gamal Elkheshen, Maher Dawoud
Commissioner: Hany Al Ashkar. Curator: Ministry of Culture. Venue: Pavilion at Giardini
FINLAND (Pavilion Alvar Aalto)
Hours, Years, Aeons
IC-98
Commissioner: Frame Visual Art Finland, Raija Koli. Curator: Taru Elfving. Deputy Curator: Anna Virtanen. Venue: Pavilion at Giardini
FRANCE
revolutions
Céleste Boursier-Mougenot
Commissioner: Institut français, with Ministère de la Culture et de la Communication. Curator: Emma Lavigne. Venue: Pavilion at Giardini
GEORGIA
Crawling Border
Rusudan Gobejishvili Khizanishvili, Irakli Bluishvili, Dimitri Chikvaidze, Joseph Sabia
Commissioner: Ana Riaboshenko. Curator: Nia Mgaloblishvili. Venue: Pavilion at Arsenale – Sale d’Armi
GERMANY
Fabrik
Jasmina Metwaly / Philip Rizk, Olaf Nicolai, Hito Steyerl, Tobias Zielony
Commissioner: ifa (Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen) on behalf of the Federal Foreign Office. Deputy Commissioner: Elke aus dem Moore, Nina Hülsmeier. Curator: Florian Ebner. Deputy Curator: Tanja Milewsky, Ilina Koralova. Venue: Pavilion at Giardini
GREAT BRITAIN
Sarah Lucas
Commissioner: Emma Dexter. Curator: Richard Riley. Deputy Curator: Katrina Schwarz. Venue: Pavilion at Giardini
GRENADA *
Present Nearness
Oliver Benoit, Maria McClafferty, Asher Mains, Francesco Bosso and Carmine Ciccarini, Guiseppe Linardi
Commissioner: Ministry of Culture. Deputy Commissioner: Susan Mains. Curator: Susan Mains. Deputy Curator: Francesco Elisei. Venue: Opera don Orione Artigianelli, Sala Tiziano, Fondamenta delle Zattere ai Gesuati, Dorsoduro 919
GREECE
Why Look at Animals? AGRIMIKÁ.
Maria Papadimitriou
Commissioner: Hellenic Ministry of Culture, Education and Religious Affairs. Curator: Gabi Scardi. Deputy Curator: Alexios Papazacharias. Venue: Pavilion at Giardini
BRAZIL
So much that it doesn't fit here
Antonio Manuel, André Komatsu, Berna Reale
Commissioner: Luis Terepins. Curator: Luiz Camillo Osorio. Deputy Curator: Cauê Alves. Venue: Pavilion at Giardini
CANADA
Canadassimo
BGL
Commissioner: National Gallery of Canada, Marc Mayer. Deputy Commissioner: National Gallery of Canada, Yves Théoret. Curator: Marie Fraser. Venue: Pavilion at Giardini
CHILE
Poéticas de la disidencia | Poetics of dissent: Paz Errázuriz - Lotty Rosenfeld
Paz Errázuriz, Lotty Rosenfeld
Commissioner: Antonio Arèvalo. Deputy Commissioner: Juan Pablo Vergara Undurraga. Curator: Nelly Richard. Venue: Pavilion at Arsenale - Artiglierie
CHINA, People’s Republic of
Other Future
LIU Jiakun, LU Yang, TAN Dun, WEN Hui/Living Dance Studio, WU Wenguang/Caochangdi Work Station
Commissioner: China Arts and Entertainment Group, CAEG. Deputy Commissioners: Zhang Yu, Yan Dong. Curator: Beijing Contemporary Art Foundation. Scientific Committee: Fan Di’an, Zhang Zikang, Zhu Di, Gao Shiming, Zhu Qingsheng, Pu Tong, Shang Hui. Venue: Pavilion at Arsenale – Giardino delle Vergini
GUATEMALA
Sweet Death
Emma Anticoli Borza, Sabrina Bertolelli, Mariadolores Castellanos, Max Leiva, Pier Domenico Magri, Adriana Montalto, Elmar Rojas (Elmar René Rojas Azurdia), Paolo Schmidlin, Mónica Serra, Elsie Wunderlich, Collettivo La Grande Bouffe
Commissioner: Daniele Radini Tedeschi. Curators: Stefania Pieralice, Carlo Marraffa, Elsie Wunderlich. Deputy Curators: Luciano Carini, Simone Pieralice. Venue: Officina delle Zattere, Dorsoduro 947, Fondamenta Nani
HOLY SEE
Commissioner: Em.mo Card. Gianfranco Ravasi, Presidente del Pontificio Consiglio della Cultura. Venue: Pavilion at Arsenale – Sale d’Armi
HUNGARY
Sustainable Identities
Szilárd Cseke
Commissioner: Monika Balatoni. Deputy Commissioner: István Puskás, Sándor Fodor, Anna Karády. Curator: Kinga German. Venue: Pavilion at Giardini
ICELAND
Christoph Büchel
Commissioner: Björg Stefánsdóttir. Curator: Nína Magnúsdóttir. Venue: to be confirmed
INDONESIA, Republic of
Komodo Voyage
Heri Dono
Commissioner: Sapta Nirwandar. Deputy Commissioner: Soedarmadji JH Damais. Curator: Carla Bianpoen, Restu Imansari Kusumaningrum. Scientific Committee: Franco Laera, Asmudjo Jono Irianto, Watie Moerany, Elisabetta di Mambro. Venue: Venue: Arsenale
IRAN
Iranian Highlights
Samira Alikhanzaradeh, Mahmoud Bakhshi Moakhar, Jamshid Bayrami, Mohammed Ehsai
The Great Game
Lida Abdul, Bani Abidi, Adel Abidin, Amin Agheai, Ghodratollah Agheli, Shahriar Ahmadi, Parastou Ahovan, Farhad Ahrarnia, Rashad Alakbarov, Nazgol Ansarinia, Reza Aramesh, Alireza Astaneh, Sonia Balassanian, Mahmoud Bakhshi, Moakhar Wafaa Bilal, Mehdi Farhadian, Monir Farmanfarmaian, Shadi Ghadirian, Babak Golkar, Shilpa Gupta, Ghasem Hajizadeh, Shamsia Hassani, Sahand Hesamiyan, Sitara Ibrahimova, Pouran Jinchi, Amar Kanwar, Babak Kazemi, Ryas Komu, Ahmad Morshedloo, Farhad Moshiri, Mehrdad Mohebali, Huma Mulji, Azad Nanakeli, Jamal Penjweny, Imran Qureshi, Sara Rahbar, Rashid Rana, T.V. Santhosh, Walid Siti, Mohsen Taasha Wahidi, Mitra Tabrizian, Parviz Tanavoli, Newsha Tavakolian, Sadegh Tirafkan, Hema Upadhyay, Saira Wasim
Commissioner: Majid Mollanooruzi. Deputy Commissioners: Marco Meneguzzo, Mazdak Faiznia. Curators: Marco Meneguzzo, Mazdak Faiznia. Venue: Calle San Giovanni 1074/B, Cannaregio
IRAQ
Commissioner: Ruya Foundation for Contemporary Culture in Iraq (RUYA). Deputy Commissioner: Nuova Icona - Associazione Culturale per le Arti. Curator: Philippe Van Cauteren. Venue: Ca' Dandolo, San Polo 2879
IRELAND
Adventure: Capital
Sean Lynch
Commissioner: Mike Fitzpatrick. Curator: Woodrow Kernohan. Venue: Pavilion at Arsenale - Artiglierie
ISRAEL
Tsibi Geva | Archeology of the Present
Tsibi Geva
Commissioner: Arad Turgem, Michael Gov. Curator: Hadas Maor. Venue: Pavilion at Giardini
ITALY
Ministero dei Beni e delle attività culturali e del turismo - Direzione Generale Arte e Architettura Contemporanee e Periferie Urbane. Commissioner: Federica Galloni. Curator: Vincenzo Trione. Venue: Padiglione Italia, Tese delle Vergini at Arsenale
JAPAN
The Key in the Hand
Chiharu Shiota
Commissioner: The Japan Foundation. Deputy Commissioner: Yukihiro Ohira, Manako Kawata and Haruka Nakajima. Curator: Hitoshi Nakano. Venue : Pavilion at Giardini
KENYA
Creating Identities
Yvonne Apiyo Braendle-Amolo, Qin Feng, Shi Jinsong, Armando Tanzini, Li Zhanyang, Lan Zheng Hui, Li Gang, Double Fly Art Center
Commissioner: Paola Poponi. Curator: Sandro Orlandi Stagl. Deputy Curator: Ding Xuefeng. Venue: San Servolo Island
KOREA, Republic of
The Ways of Folding Space & Flying
MOON Kyungwon & JEON Joonho
Commissioner: Sook-Kyung Lee. Curator: Sook-Kyung Lee. Venue: Pavilion at Giardini
KOSOVO, Republic of
Speculating on the blue
Flaka Haliti
Commissioner: Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports. Curator: Nicolaus Schafhausen. Deputy Curator: Katharina Schendl. Venue: Pavilion at Arsenale - Artiglierie
LATVIA
Armpit
Katrina Neiburga, Andris Eglitis
Commissioner: Solvita Krese (Latvian Centre for Contemporary Art). Deputy Commissioner: Kitija Vasiljeva. Curator: Kaspars Vanags. Venue: Pavilion at Arsenale
LITHUANIA
Museum
Dainius Liškevicius
Commissioner: Vytautas Michelkevicius. Deputy Commissioner: Rasa Antanaviciute. Curator: Vytautas Michelkevicius. Venue: Palazzo Zenobio, Fondamenta del Soccorso 2569, Dorsoduro
LUXEMBOURG, Grand Duchy of
Paradiso Lussemburgo
Filip Markiewicz
Commissioner: Ministry of Culture. Deputy Commissioner: MUDAM Luxembourg. Curator: Paul Ardenne. Venue: Cà Del Duca, Corte del Duca Sforza, San Marco 3052
MACEDONIA, Former Yugoslavian Republic of
We are all in this alone
Hristina Ivanoska and Yane Calovski
Commissioner: Maja Nedelkoska Brzanova, National Gallery of Macedonia. Deputy Commissioner: Olivija Stoilkova. Curator: Basak Senova. Deputy Curator: Maja Cankulovska Mihajlovska. Venue: Pavilion at Arsenale - Sale d’Armi
MAURITIUS *
From One Citizen You Gather an Idea
Sultana Haukim, Nirmal Hurry, Alix Le Juge, Olga Jürgenson, Helge Leiberg, Krishna Luchoomun, Neermala Luckeenarain, Kavinash Thomoo, Bik Van Der Pol, Laure Prouvost, Vitaly Pushnitsky, Römer + Römer
Commissioner: pARTage. Curators: Alfredo Cramerotti, Olga Jürgenson. Venue: Palazzo Flangini - Canareggio 252
MEXICO
Possesing Nature
Tania Candiani, Luis Felipe Ortega
Commissioner: Tomaso Radaelli. Deputy Commissioner: Magdalena Zavala Bonachea. Curator: Karla Jasso. Venue: Pavilion at Arsenale – Sale d’Armi
MONGOLIA *
Other Home
Enkhbold Togmidshiirev, Unen Enkh
Commissioner: Gantuya Badamgarav, MCASA. Curator: Uranchimeg Tsultemin. Scientific Committee: David A Ross, Boldbaatar Chultemin. Venue: European Cultural Centre - Palazzo Mora
MONTENEGRO
,,Ti ricordi Sjecaš li se You Remember "
Aleksandar Duravcevic
Commissioner/Curator: Anastazija Miranovic. Deputy Commissioner: Danica Bogojevic. Venue: Palazzo Malipiero (piano terra), San Marco 3078-3079/A, Ramo Malipiero
MOZAMBIQUE, Republic of *
Theme: Coexistence of Tradition and Modernity in Contemporary Mozambique
Mozambique Artists
Commissioner: Joel Matias Libombo. Deputy Commissioner: Gilberto Paulino Cossa. Curator: Comissariado-Geral para a Expo Milano 2015. Venue: Pavilion at Arsenale
NETHERLANDS, The
herman de vries - to be all ways to be
herman de vries
Commissioner: Mondriaan Fund. Curators: Colin Huizing, Cees de Boer. Venue: Pavilion ar Giardini
NEW ZEALAND
Secret Power
Simon Denny
Commissioner: Heather Galbraith. Curator: Robert Leonard. Venue: Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana, Marco Polo Airport
NORDIC PAVILION (NORWAY)
Camille Norment
Commissioner: OCA, Office for Contemporary Art Norway. Curator: Katya García-Antón. Deputy Curator: Antonio Cataldo. Venue: Pavilion at Giardini
PERU
Misplaced Ruins
Gilda Mantilla and Raimond Chaves
Commissioner: Armando Andrade de Lucio. Curator: Max Hernández-Calvo. Venue: Pavilion at Arsenale – Sale d’Armi
PHILIPPINES
Tie a String Around the World
Manuel Conde, Carlos Francisco, Manny Montelibano, Jose Tence Ruiz
Commissioner: National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), Felipe M. de Leon Jr. Curator: Patrick D. Flores. Venue: European Cultural Centre - Palazzo Mora
POLAND
Halka/Haiti. 18°48’05”N 72°23’01”W
C.T. Jasper, Joanna Malinowska
Commissioner: Hanna Wróblewska. Deputy Commissioner: Joanna Wasko. Curator: Magdalena Moskalewicz. Venue: Pavilion at Giardini
PORTUGAL
I Will Be Your Mirror / poems and problems
João Louro
Commissioner/Curator: María de Corral. Venue: Palazzo Loredan, campo S. Stefano
ROMANIA
Adrian Ghenie: Darwin’s Room
Adrian Ghenie
Commissioner: Monica Morariu. Deputy Commissioner: Alexandru Damian. Curator: Mihai Pop. Venue: Pavilion at Giardini
Inventing the Truth. On Fiction and Reality
Michele Bressan, Carmen Dobre-Hametner, Alex Mirutziu, Lea Rasovszky, Stefan Sava, Larisa Sitar
Commissioner: Monica Morariu. Deputy Commissioner: Alexandru Damian. Curator: Diana Marincu. Deputy Curators: Ephemair Association (Suzana Dan and Silvia Rogozea). Venue: New Gallery of the Romanian Institute for Culture and Humanistic Research in Venice
RUSSIA
The Green Pavilion
Irina Nakhova
Commissioner: Stella Kesaeva. Curator: Margarita Tupitsyn. Venue: Pavilion at Giardini
SERBIA
United Dead Nations
Ivan Grubanov
Commissioner: Lidija Merenik. Deputy Commissioner: Ana Bogdanovic. Curator: Lidija Merenik. Deputy Curator: Ana Bogdanovic. Scientific Committee: Jovan Despotovic. Venue: Pavilion at Giardini
SAN MARINO
Repubblica di San Marino “ Friendship Project “ China
Xu De Qi, Liu Dawei, Liu Ruo Wang, Ma Yuan, Li Lei, Zhang Hong Mei, Eleonora Mazza, Giuliano Giulianelli, Giancarlo Frisoni, Tony Margiotta, Elisa Monaldi, Valentina Pazzini
Commissioner: Istituti Culturali della Repubblica di San Marino. Curator: Vincenzo Sanfo. Venue: TBC
SEYCHELLES, Republic of *
A Clockwork Sunset
George Camille, Léon Wilma Loïs Radegonde
Commissioner: Seychelles Art Projects Foundation. Curators: Sarah J. McDonald, Victor Schaub Wong. Venue: European Cultural Centre - Palazzo Mora
SINGAPORE
Sea State
Charles Lim Yi Yong
Commissioner: Paul Tan, National Arts Council, Singapore. Curator: Shabbir Hussain Mustafa. Scientific Committee: Eugene Tan, Kathy Lai, Ahmad Bin Mashadi, June Yap, Emi Eu, Susie Lingham, Charles Merewether, Randy Chan. Venue: Pavilion at Arsenale – Sale d’Armi
SLOVENIA, Republic of
UTTER / The violent necessity for the embodied presence of hope
JAŠA
Commissioner: Simona Vidmar. Deputy Commissioner: Jure Kirbiš. Curators: Michele Drascek and Aurora Fonda. Venue: Pavilion at Arsenale - Artiglierie
SPAIN
Los Sujetos (The Subjects)
Pepo Salazar, Cabello/Carceller, Francesc Ruiz, + Salvador Dalí
Commissioner: Ministerio Asuntos Exteriores. Gobierno de España. Curator: Marti Manen. Venue: Pavilion at Giardini
SYRIAN ARAB REPUBLIC
Origini della civiltà
Narine Ali, Ehsan Alar, Felipe Cardeña, Fouad Dahdouh, Aldo Damioli, Svitlana Grebenyuk, Mauro Reggio, Liu Shuishi, Nass ouh Zaghlouleh, Andrea Zucchi, Helidon Xhixha
Commissioner: Christian Maretti. Curator: Duccio Trombadori. Venue: Redentore – Giudecca, San Servolo Island
SWEDEN
Excavation of the Image: Imprint, Shadow, Spectre, Thought
Lina Selander
Commissioner: Ann-Sofi Noring. Curator: Lena Essling. Venue: Pavilion at Arsenale
SWITZERLAND
Our Product
Pamela Rosenkranz
Commissioner: Swiss Arts Council Pro Helvetia, Sandi Paucic and Marianne Burki. Deputy-Commissioner: Swiss Arts Council Pro Helvetia, Rachele Giudici Legittimo. Curator: Susanne Pfeffer. Venue: Pavilion at Giardini
THAILAND
Earth, Air, Fire & Water
Kamol Tassananchalee
Commissioner: Chai Nakhonchai, Office of Contemporary Art and Culture (OCAC), Ministry of Culture. Curator: Richard David Garst. Deputy Curator: Pongdej Chaiyakut. Venue: Paradiso Gallerie, Giardini della Biennale, Castello 1260
TURKEY
Respiro
Sarkis
Commissioner: Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts. Curator: Defne Ayas. Deputy Curator: Ozge Ersoy. Venue: Pavilion at Arsenale – Sale d’Armi
TUVALU
Crossing the Tide
Vincent J.F. Huang
Commissioner: Taukelina Finikaso. Deputy Commissioner: Temate Melitiana. Curator: Thomas J. Berghuis. Scientific Committee: Andrea Bonifacio. Venue: Pavilion at Arsenale
UKRAINE
Hope!
Yevgenia Belorusets, Nikita Kadan, Zhanna Kadyrova, Mykola Ridnyi & SerhiyZhadan, Anna Zvyagintseva, Open Group, Artem Volokitin
Commissioner: Ministry of Culture. Curator: Björn Geldhof. Venue: Riva dei Sette Martiri
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
1980 – Today: Exhibitions in the United Arab Emirates
Abdullah Al Saadi, Abdul Qader Al Rais, Abdulraheem Salim, Abdulrahman Zainal, Ahmed Al Ansari, Ahmed Sharif, Hassan Sharif, Mohamed Yousif, Mohammed Abdullah Bulhiah, Mohammed Al Qassab, Mohammed Kazem, Moosa Al Halyan, Najat Meky, Obaid Suroor, Salem Jawhar
Commissioner: Salama bint Hamdan Al Nahyan Foundation. Curator: Hoor Al Qasimi. Venue: Pavilion at Arsenale – Sale d'Armi
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Joan Jonas: They Come to Us Without a Word
Joan Jonas
Commissioner: Paul C. Ha. Deputy Commissioner: MIT List Visual Arts Center. Curators: Ute Meta Bauer, Paul C. Ha. Venue: Pavilion at Giardini
URUGUAY
Global Myopia II (Pencil & Paper)
Marco Maggi
Commissioner: Ricardo Pascale. Curator: Patricia Bentancour. Venue: Pavilion at Giardini
VENEZUELA, Bolivarian Republic of
Te doy mi palabra (I give you my word)
Argelia Bravo, Félix Molina (Flix)
Commissioner: Oscar Sotillo Meneses. Deputy Commissioner: Reinaldo Landaeta Díaz. Curator: Oscar Sotillo Meneses. Deputy Curator: Morella Jurado. Scientific Committee: Carlos Pou Ruan. Venue: Pavilion at Giardini
ZIMBABWE, Republic of
Pixels of Ubuntu/Unhu: - Exploring the social and cultural identities of the 21st century.
Chikonzero Chazunguza, Masimba Hwati, Gareth Nyandoro
Commissioner: Doreen Sibanda. Curator: Raphael Chikukwa. Deputy Curator: Tafadzwa Gwetai. Scientific Committee: Saki Mafundikwa, Biggie Samwanda, Fabian Kangai, Reverend Paul Damasane, Nontsikelelo Mutiti, Stephen Garan'anga, Dominic Benhura. Venue: Santa Maria della Pieta
ITALO-LATIN AMERICAN INSTITUTE
Voces Indígenas
Commissioner: Sylvia Irrazábal. Curator: Alfons Hug. Deputy Curator: Alberto Saraiva. Venue: Pavilion at Arsenale
ARGENTINA
Sofia Medici and Laura Kalauz
PLURINATIONAL STATE OF BOLIVIA
Sonia Falcone and José Laura Yapita
BRAZIL
Adriana Barreto
Paulo Nazareth
CHILE
Rainer Krause
COLOMBIA
León David Cobo,
María Cristina Rincón and Claudia Rodríguez
COSTA RICA
Priscilla Monge
ECUADOR
Fabiano Kueva
EL SALVADOR
Mauricio Kabistan
GUATEMALA
Sandra Monterroso
HAITI
Barbara Prézeau Stephenson
HONDURAS
Leonardo González
PANAMA
Humberto Vélez
NICARAGUA
Raúl Quintanilla
PARAGUAY
Erika Meza
Javier López
PERU
José Huamán Turpo
URUGUAY
Gustavo Tabares
Ellen Slegers
001 Inverso Mundus. AES+F
Magazzino del Sale n. 5, Dorsoduro, 265 (Fondamenta delle Zattere ai Saloni); Palazzo Nani Mocenigo, Dorsoduro, 960
May 9th – October 31st
Organization: VITRARIA Glass + A Museum
Catalonia in Venice: Singularity
Cantieri Navali, Castello, 40 (Calle Quintavalle)
May 9th - November 22nd
Organization: Institut Ramon Llull
venezia2015.llull.cat
Conversion. Recycle Group
Chiesa di Sant’Antonin, Castello (Campo Sant’Antonin)
May 6th - October 31st
Organization: Moscow Museum of Modern Art
Dansaekhwa
Palazzo Contarini-Polignac, Dorsoduro, 874 (Accademia)
May 7th – August 15th
Organization: The Boghossian Foundation
Dispossession
Palazzo Donà Brusa, Campo San Polo, 2177
May 9th - November 22nd
Organization: European Capital of Culture Wroclaw 2016
wroclaw2016.pl/biennale/
EM15 presents Doug Fishbone’s Leisure Land Golf
Arsenale Docks, Castello, 40A, 40B, 41C
May 6th - July 26th
Organization: EM15
Eredità e Sperimentazione
Grand Hotel Hungaria & Ausonia, Viale Santa Maria Elisabetta, 28, Lido di Venezia
May 9th - November 22nd
Organization: Istituto Nazionale di BioArchitettura - Sezione di Padova
Frontiers Reimagined
Palazzo Grimani, Castello, 4858 (Ramo Grimani)
May 9th - November 22nd
Organization: Tagore Foundation International; Polo museale del Veneto
Glasstress 2015 Gotika
Istituto Veneto di Scienze Lettere ed Arti, Palazzo Cavalli Franchetti, San Marco, 2847 (Campo Santo Stefano); Chiesa di Santa Maria della Visitazione, Centro Culturale Don Orione Artigianelli, Dorsoduro, 919 (Zattere); Fondazione Berengo, Campiello della Pescheria, 15, Murano;
May 9th — November 22nd
Organization: The State Hermitage Museum
Graham Fagen: Scotland + Venice 2015
Palazzo Fontana, Cannaregio, 3829 (Strada Nova)
May 9th - November 22nd
Organization: Scotland + Venice
Grisha Bruskin. An Archaeologist’s Collection
Former Chiesa di Santa Caterina, Cannaregio, 4941-4942
May 6th – November 22nd
Organization: Centro Studi sulle Arti della Russia (CSAR), Università Ca’ Foscari Venezia
Helen Sear, ... The Rest Is Smoke
Santa Maria Ausiliatrice, Castello, 450 (Fondamenta San Gioacchin)
May 9th - November 22nd
Organization: Cymru yn Fenis/Wales in Venice
Highway to Hell
Palazzo Michiel, Cannaregio, 4391/A (Strada Nova)
May 9th - November 22nd
Organization: Hubei Museum of Art
Humanistic Nature and Society (Shan-Shui) – An Insight into the Future
Palazzo Faccanon, San Marco, 5016 (Mercerie)
May 7th – August 4th
Organization: Shanghai Himalayas Museum
In the Eye of the Thunderstorm: Effervescent Practices from the Arab World & South Asia
Dorsoduro, 417 (Zattere)
May 6th - November 15th
Organization: ArsCulture
Italia Docet | Laboratorium- Artists, Participants, Testimonials and Activated Spectators
Palazzo Barbarigo Minotto, San Marco, 2504 (Fondamenta Duodo o Barbarigo)
May 9th – June 30th; September 11st – October 31st
Organization: Italian Art Motherboard Foundation (i-AM Foundation)
www.venicebiennale-italiadocet.org
Jaume Plensa: Together
Basilica di San Giorgio Maggiore, Isola di San Giorgio Maggiore
May 6th – November 22nd
Organization: Abbazia di San Giorgio Maggiore Benedicti Claustra Onlus
Jenny Holzer "War Paintings"
Museo Correr, San Marco, 52 (Piazza San Marco)
May 6th – November 22nd
Organization: The Written Art Foundation; Museo Correr, Fondazione Musei Civici di Venezia
correr.visitmuve.it
Jump into the Unknown
Palazzo Loredan dell’Ambasciatore, Dorsoduro, 1261-1262
May 9th – June 18th
Organization: Nine Dragon Heads
9dh-venice.com
Learn from Masters
Palazzo Bembo, San Marco, 4793 (Riva del Carbon)
May 9th – November 22nd
Organization: Pan Tianshou Foundation
pantianshou.caa.edu.cn/foundation_en
My East is Your West
Palazzo Benzon, San Marco, 3927
May 6th – October 31st
Organization: The Gujral Foundation
Ornamentalism. The Purvitis Prize
Arsenale Nord, Tesa 99
May 9th – November 22nd
Organization: The Secretariat of the Latvian Presidency of the Council of the European Union in 2015
www.purvisabalva.lv/en/ornamentalism
Path and Adventure
Arsenale, Castello, 2126/A (Campo della Tana)
May 9th – November 22nd
Organization: The Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau; The Macao Museum of Art; The Cultural Affairs Bureau
Patricia Cronin: Shrine for Girls, Venice
Chiesa di San Gallo, San Marco, 1103 (Campo San Gallo)
May 9th – November 22nd
Organization: Brooklyn Rail Curatorial Projects
curatorialprojects.brooklynrail.org
Roberto Sebastian Matta. Sculture
Giardino di Palazzo Soranzo Cappello, Soprintendenza BAP per le Province di Venezia, Belluno, Padova e Treviso, Santa Croce, 770 (Fondamenta Rio Marin)
May 9th – November 22nd
Organization: Fondazione Echaurren Salaris
www.fondazioneechaurrensalaris.it
www.maggioregam.com/56Biennale_Matta
Salon Suisse: S.O.S. Dada - The World Is A Mess
Palazzo Trevisan degli Ulivi, Dorsoduro, 810 (Campo Sant'Agnese)
May 9th; June 4th - 6th; September 10th - 12th; October 15th - 17th; November 19th – 21st
Organization: Swiss Arts Council Pro Helvetia
Sean Scully: Land Sea
Palazzo Falier, San Marco, 2906
May 9th – November 22nd
Organization: Fondazione Volume!
Sepphoris. Alessandro Valeri
Molino Stucky, interior atrium, Giudecca, 812
May 9th – November 22nd
Organization: Assessorato alla Cultura del Comune di Narni(TR); a Sidereal Space of Art; Satellite Berlin
Tesla Revisited
Palazzo Nani Mocenigo, Dorsoduro, 960
May 9th – October 18th
Organization: VITRARIA Glass + A Museum
The Bridges of Graffiti
Arterminal c/o Terminal San Basilio, Dorsoduro (Fondamenta Zattere al Ponte Lungo)
May 9th - November 22nd
Organization: Associazione Culturale Inossidabile
The Dialogue of Fire. Ceramic and Glass Masters from Barcelona to Venice
Palazzo Tiepolo Passi, San Polo, 2774
May 6th - November 22nd
Organization: Fundaciò Artigas; ArsCulture
The Question of Beings
Istituto Santa Maria della Pietà, Castello, 3701
May 9th - November 22nd
Organization: Museum of Contemporary Art, Taipei (MoCA, Taipei)
The Revenge of the Common Place
Università Ca' Foscari, Ca' Bernardo, Dorsoduro, 3199 (Calle Bernardo)
May 9th – September 30th
Organization: Vrije Universiteit Brussel (Free University Brussels-VUB)
The Silver Lining. Contemporary Art from Liechtenstein and other Microstates
Palazzo Trevisan degli Ulivi, Dorsoduro, 810 (Campo Sant'Agnese)
October 24th – November 1st
Organization: Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein
The Sound of Creation. Paintings + Music by Beezy Bailey and Brian Eno
Conservatorio Benedetto Marcello, Palazzo Pisani, San Marco, 2810 (Campo Santo Stefano)
May 7th - November 22nd
Organization: ArsCulture
The Union of Fire and Water
Palazzo Barbaro, San Marco, 2840
May 9th - November 22nd
Organization: YARAT Contemporary Art Organisation
Thirty Light Years - Theatre of Chinese Art
Palazzo Rossini, San Marco, 4013 (Campo Manin)
May 9th - November 22nd
Organization: GAC Global Art Center Foundation; The Guangdong Museum of Art
Tsang Kin-Wah: The Infinite Nothing, Hong Kong in Venice
Arsenale, Castello, 2126 (Campo della Tana)
May 9th - November 22nd
Organization: M+, West Kowloon Cultural District; Hong Kong Arts Development Council
Under the Surface, Newfoundland and Labrador at Venice
Galleria Ca' Rezzonico, Dorsoduro, 2793
May 9th - November 22nd
Organization: Terra Nova Art Foundation
tnaf.ca
Ursula von Rydingsvard
Giardino della Marinaressa, Castello (Riva dei Sette Martiri)
May 6th - November 22nd
Organization:Yorkshire Sculpture Park
We Must Risk Delight: Twenty Artists from Los Angeles
Magazzino del Sale n. 3, Dorsoduro, 264 (Zattere)
May 7th - November 22nd
Organization: bardoLA
Wu Tien-Chang: Never Say Goodbye
Palazzo delle Prigioni, Castello, 4209 (San Marco)
May 9th - November 22nd
Organization: Taipei Fine Arts Museum of Taiwan
30 Days of Perception - Day 2
Perception is embodied:
Today, I was thinking about the some of the different senses. I passed this tree and saw the different colours and textures of the lichen and moss and the tree trunk.
I felt the ridges and the hardness of the tree trunk, I touched the lichen with its lacy aspect and then the moss, some of it was tickly to my hand and other parts were soft and spongy like little cushions. Everything felt slightly wet after a rain shower.
I also felt the breeze blowing on my face and could feel little drops of leftover rainwater falling from the leaves overhead.
I embody Don Quixote set in the Black Forest.
In the Black Forest there are no windmills and I have no desire to be
charging at them. Neither am I the best poet ever seen...
In a historically and culturally sheltered area, I’m often seen as
foreign, based on my artistic existence and my South American
heritage. This sense of alienation and of being different has become
part of my self-perception and is a gift at the same time. It allows
me the freedom to examine motives from a fresh perspective and
forge them in an unexpected manner.
“Black Forest” is a composition with traditional local origins. The
installation consists of objects and templates made for the creation
of brushes of all kinds. Wießler, a company from Todtnau ceased
using their stock of templates made of wood and metal more than
10 Years ago. I managed to purchase some of these 200 year old
objects. In each template is the writing of the owner engraved;
secret codes which can only be interpreted by the owner and
craftsmen themselves and in this regard may be seen as a
metaphor for the anonymity of present day industry. However, once
translated they explain the identification of the craftsmen with
their work and their products.
In my opinion, these objects are surprisingly complex and well
designed and yet were produced even under circumstances of
poverty and icy weather. Archiving and combining the objects with
modern ideas bring new perspectives to the table. For instance, the
Codices from Todtnau are a prime example of historical preservation.
This self-projection carries its own particular beauty which underlines
the aesthetic composition of the objects.
I have entitled this installation Eros.
The base of Eros is human life in its purest form. However, today the
Eros human sheds tears. It’s natural for him to possess tears of
disappointment, but in this day and age he cries perpetually. He cries
over the influence of commerce, the corset of pornographic templates
and the dispossession of the human body by multimedia. The omni-
present marketing machine devours beastlike every human emotion
and restricts every individual to their template, treating them as
nothing more than goods.
So in turn, Eros becomes just a product.
The product becomes purchasable.
Buying and selling is arbitrary.
The remainders are eaten. The installation ‘Eros’ relates to this feast
and its damage to the self-perception of the human. The installation
‘Eros’ takes inventory: The template and the beast, its ravaged object
and the destructive machine all align.
From this operation stems a continuing tale of past efforts to
establish self-definition on the one hand—and the loss of erotic
humanity on the other.
Don Quixote from the Black Forest.
CP 132 clears the cantilevers at Howland on a cold and grey afternoon in the city, embodying the new cooperate image well with a CP/KSC duo. A power set up that's becoming evermore common since the merger of the two back in April.
Leica DC Vario-Elmarit 9.1-91mm f2.8-5.9 Asph
This serene beachscape photograph embodies a tranquil, contemplative mood, evoking the stillness of a quiet morning. The composition adheres to the rule of thirds, with the horizon line dividing the image into two distinct sections. The sandy beach occupies the lower third, while the expansive sky dominates the upper two-thirds.
The color palette is predominantly cool, with shades of blue and gray dominating the scene. The soft, diffused light of dawn or dusk casts a gentle glow on the landscape, enhancing the serene atmosphere. The use of light is masterful, creating a sense of depth and dimensionality. The subtle gradations in the sky, from the pale blue near the horizon to the soft gray clouds, add a sense of movement and dynamism to the otherwise static scene.
Symbolically, the image can be interpreted as a reflection on the passage of time, with the receding tide and the solitary figures in the distance serving as poignant reminders of the transience of human presence in nature. The lighthouse on the left, a beacon of hope and guidance, stands as a powerful symbol of resilience and steadfastness.
The composition style is minimalist, with a focus on simplicity and clarity. The leading lines created by the beach and the horizon guide the viewer's eye across the image, drawing attention to the distant lighthouse and the vast expanse of the sky.
In terms of artistic movement, this image aligns with the principles of Romanticism, which emphasizes the beauty and emotion of the natural world. The emphasis on light, color, and the sublime qualities of nature aligns with the Romantic ideals of the early 19th century.
Subjectively, the aesthetic quality of this image is very high. The photograph's ability to evoke a sense of calm and contemplation, coupled with its technical proficiency, makes it a compelling work of art. The image's composition, use of color, and symbolism all contribute to its high aesthetic quality, making it a piece that invites repeated viewing and reflection.
Excerpt from historicplaces.ca:
The Georgetown Historic Inn is an example of the Classical Revival style of architecture in PEI. The two and one half storey building is located on a tree lined street in Georgetown, the capital of Kings County, PEI. The registration includes the footprint of the building.
Heritage Value
The Georgetown Historic Inn is valued for its Classical Revival style; its association with the Hon. Joseph Wightman; and its contribution to the streetscape of Georgetown.
Built in 1840 as a residence by local shipbuilder, Joseph Wightman, the building is significant because it dates back to the earliest days of Georgetown's history when it flourished during the heyday of the PEI shipbuilding boom. Wightman had extensive businesses as early as 1823 when he first moved to the community. In later years, the building served variously as a bank, tearoom, post office, Masonic hall, and hardware store. Most recently, it has been remodelled into a 4 star bed and breakfast, the Georgetown Historic Inn.
Joseph Wightman (1806-1887) had been born and formally educated in Dumfries, Scotland. His parents moved the family to PEI in 1823, settling on St. Andrew Point (now Wightman's Point). Their land (179 acres) was leased from Sir James Montgomery, one of the Island's major absentee proprietory land owners. By 1857, the Wightmans' had purchased the property outright.
Wightman advanced the agricultural potential of his land considerably, successfully producing varieties of seed grain, cheese, and butter. Much of this was exported, especially his black oats which were sent to England during the Crimean War. He also successfully exploited the fishing and shipbuilding potential of his property and operated general stores at his homestead, in Georgetown, and in the developing community of Montague Bridge - now known as the Town of Montague.
It was only natural that a man of such business acumen would venture into the realm of politics. He would serve as a member of the legislature for several Kings County ridings throughout the latter half of the 19th Century representing the Liberal Party. One of his political issues was his work to settle the vexatious Land Question. Like his own family was able to do, he wanted all Islanders to have the opportunity to own their own land or become freeholders.
Wightman served as Speaker of the Legislature on several occasions and was part of the committee struck to establish the Prince of Wales College in Charlottetown. He was not a sitting member from 1862-1866, due to the fact, it is speculated, that he lost two sons during that period who were involved in the American Civil War.
The Georgetown Historic Inn is a tangible reminder of the accomplishment and sacrifice of one of the community's earliest founders and it remains a landmark in the Town of Georgetown today.
Character-Defining Elements
The following elements embody the heritage value and Classical Revival style of the building:
- the two and one half storey design with pitched roof
- the simple mouldings on some of the original windows
- the use of corner pilasters
- the front verandah
- the eave returns
- the decorative frieze design in the moulding above and below the second storey on the gable ends
From Top Left Clockwise:
The Georgetown Historic Inn
The Sunflower Room
The Fish Cakes
Digby Scallops Salad
I walk onto the catwalk embodying Regan from the iconic horror film The Exorcist, which tells the chilling story of a young girl possessed by a demonic force, only to be saved through a grueling exorcism. Her look mirrors Regan's eerie, unsettling transformation, with disheveled hair, pale, cracked skin, and haunting eyes. Ivanna chose this character to showcase Halloween's ugly and dark side, symbolizing the inner demons and struggles many face. While the character is ultimately saved, she represents a deeper, raw human experience that Ivanna relates to personally and believes others may also resonate with.
I meticulously crafted this Regan-inspired look, determined to capture every eerie and unsettling detail from The Exorcist. She wanted the audience to feel the raw horror and transformation of the possessed girl, so she chose tangled, messy hair from Truth, echoing Regan's wild, unkempt look in her most terrifying moments. The blood- and puke-stained dress from Brii Underground Wear was chosen after thorough research, as it closely mirrored the haunting costume from the film. Ivanna focused on even the smallest elements, from the pallor of her skin to the hollow, tormented look in her eyes, ensuring that the outfit not only showed Regan's ugliness but embodied the disturbing realism of the character. Every detail was carefully curated to evoke fear, discomfort, and the dark side of Halloween.
My portrayal of Regan was carefully crafted to convey a powerful message beneath the horror. By embodying the possessed character, she wanted to symbolize the inner struggles we all face—those unseen demons that manifest as fear, anxiety, doubt, or mental health challenges. With every unsettling detail in her look, from the disheveled hair to the blood-stained dress, Ivanna sought to remind people that no matter how dark things may seem, there’s always a way to overcome. Whether battling uncertainty, insecurity, or just life's daily challenges, her look encouraged a call for compassion and connection. I urged people to face their inner battles, seek help, and find someone who listens and ensures their well-being is cared for. The hope she wanted to convey was that no one has to fight their demons alone, and there is always a lifeline of support waiting to be grasped.
Outfit: *Regan Exorcist Inspiration Costume Brii Underground
*It all with everything, including the eyes and socks
Hair: Truth Reyane Brown
Underwear: Trinite Cover My Kitty/Black
Makeup: BeYoutiful Trauma
Bruises
Objective Eyeshadow + Eyeveins
Veechi Bruised Eye
WIN- Small Wounds
::B::B:: Store-Face Cuts
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Audace School of Modeling
Left on a church pew. Traditional embodied hat, typical in villages in and around Colca. Yanque, Cañon de Colca, Peru
In the heart of Milan’s fashion district, she embodies the essence of modern allure — fearless, refined, and unapologetically herself. Her outfit, a sculpted crimson mini dress paired with delicate lace tights and baroque floral heels, captures the tension between power and grace. Oversized glasses and gold earrings add a touch of eccentric sophistication, making her presence impossible to ignore. Her favorite place is Bar Luce, a pastel dreamscape where she sketches avant-garde designs while sipping espresso, surrounded by the hum of quiet creativity. Her signature pose — crouched low, one hand balancing elegance and defiance — mirrors her ability to command attention without uttering a word. Her style is a dialogue between eras: the nostalgia of vintage couture intertwined with the pulse of contemporary rebellion. Every detail of her look speaks a silent manifesto — fashion is not just what she wears, but the story she dares to live.
Women's inner strength embodies resilience, courage, and grace, confronting adversity and societal pressures. Rooted in intuition and emotional intelligence, it fosters nurturing bonds and drives positive change. Empowering women to break barriers, they inspire progress and equity, shaping a brighter future.
lone fisherman is silhouetted against the soft glow of the setting sun. Standing waist-deep in the calm sea, he holds his net, embodying a timeless scene of hard work and patience. The gentle waves and the vast, quiet water create a moment of serene beauty and tranquility.
Nestled in downtown St Petersburg our distinguished waterfront Florida resort near the Beach embodies historic charm and cherished legacy. Where classic elegance meets historic charm. Where the breeze from the bay meets the vibrant St. Petersburg shore. Welcome to the Vinoy.
The Paprihaven Mall is always a spot for great conversations, and the highly polished floor of the arcade hosts the reflection of an intense discussion of the edge quality of various blades.
Mitsurugi Meiya: My blade is one of the three Sacred Treasures of Japan, the Kusanagi no Tsurugi, the sword of the Imperial regalia.
In addition to an edge that can slice through hardened steel like water, it is embued with the mystical energy of all the valor of Japan's greatest swordsmen.
I not only wield Kusanagi no Tsurugi, this fabled sword wields me.
Saber: Just as Mitsurugi uses her country's finest blade, I wield the majestic Excalibur itself. The sword of the great King Arthur. It has all the power one would expect from such a singular artifact, and more.
The blade embodies the wielder's spirit, imbuing each attack with a sense of heroism. The sword itself is a Noble Phantasm with remarkable capability, and is considered the greatest of all magical swords in speed and attack power.
As a product of the inner sea, the sword is most powerful against those who wish to harm the planet. Sacred to the earth, Excalibur is exalted as a “crystal trained by the heart alone.” and feeds it's power from the glory and dreams of all humanity.
Excalibur's power can be a directed energy weapon because it channels a magic supply into a beam of light from the sword's point. Driven with such valiance, I've managed to take down some intensely formidable forces.
For example, there was the Gigantic Horror, an evil demon with instant regeneration! This made most attacks futile but, using Excalibur, I was able to incinerate the being, destroying every atom of its flesh. There was nothing left to regenerate!
I also finished off Caster himself with the sword. In fact, Excalibur has the ability to obliterate entire legions of monsters in a fatal blow.
Wonder Woman: Japan and Britain are both honorable but I take you to Greece and, specifically, Mount Olympus. My sword was forged by Hephaestus. Need I say more?
Saber: Yes, because I don't know who that is!
Wonder Woman: Psh! Hephaestus is the Greek god of blacksmiths and metalworking. There is no weapon he cannot forge and no goals his weapons cannot achieve.
This particular blade is the Imítheos Dolofónos. It is designed to kill the most powerful of creatures, even Zeus himself. As with both of your weapons, my sword is semi-sentient, able to assist me in guiding attacks. If needed, of course.
Imítheos Dolofónos is seething with eldritch energy which enables it to repair itself. How can you dull an edge that is always self-repairing? And, finally, it can reflect the energy of attacks. If we cross swords, mine will not only bounce the energy of your attack back into your weapon, but it will do so with two-fold destructive force.
A lot of very powerful weapons are said to be indestructible. But when faced with another weapon that is just as powerful or even more powerful, one often shatters. This is where my sword beyond most if not all other weapons.
Even if my sword may be shattered or destroyed, it can always reform itself. This means that the can never really be truly destroyed.
If I drop or throw the Imítheos Dolofónos in combat, I can recall it and it will return to me. Even if separated, Imítheos Dolofónos will always find its way back to me.
Rin Tohsaka: Well I use the Azoth Sword! My shortsword, or long dagger if you prefer, is a mystic code in and of itself. The Azoth Sword amplifies my magecraft, assisting with my spellcasting and intensifying them. So, unlike all of you, I don't typically go around poking people with my sword.
Rather, this fine blade can form magic circles, it can cause helpful or catastrophic effects in the physical and ethereal realms.
If I wanted to stoop to such a mundane use, I could certainly puncture someone with it and kill them but, honestly, wouldn't that be a tragic underuse of the Azeroth Sword?
While your weapons are unique because of their intrinsic values, my Azeroth Sword is unique because of me. It is my abilities in magic that elevate the blade.
My Azeroth Sword has a capacity of ten jewels, each of with I can fill with different magic powers and energies. It increases my power, range, and abilities 100 fold.
So, I can use it to destroy any enemy or cure any illness. Unlike your blades, mine is not only for destruction, but healing.
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...
Saber: Casca?
Casca: Oh, mine is just a sword. Finely crafted to be sure, but nothing beyond that. You see, I am the sword. I am the sword of Guts as he blazes his path to his dream. Just as a sword in his hand, where he wields me, I will go, fearlessly, selflessly, to use all my skill to advance his cause.
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Saber: So it's just a sword??
Casca: *sigh*
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A year of the shows and performers of the Bijou Planks Theater.
Thank you so much for all your views, comments and favourites. It means the world to me to be able to share with you, to see the world through your eyes and to learn from you. Flickr always inspires me to do better. We met this adorable creature at Lopburi Zoo yesterday.
All Loris species are either classified as “vulnerable” or “endangered”. The exotic pet trade and diminishing habitat are the two factors mostly responsible for the sad state of affairs. These creatures are very slow and gentle by nature, and that makes them an easy catch. They lick a poison gland under their armpit to attain a poisonous bite. The poison is also spread over their coat to protect themselves against predators. They are nocturnal and forage mostly at night for plants, insects and eggs.
Ivanna embodies fantasy lounging in this dreamy, jewel-toned escape that blurs the line between royalty and sass. Drenched in shades of pink, she reclines upside down on a royal bed of plush pillows, oozing glamor and attitude. Her look is sultry and sweet, featuring silky joggers, a lace bralette, and pointed pink heels that add a dash of diva to her decadent chill zone.
Under glowing gems, floating sparkles, and candlelight, Ivanna transforms a simple moment of rest into a powerful fashion statement. The face jewelry adds mystique, while the cosmic background whispers tales of magic and luxury. It’s not just loungewear — it’s a mood, a fantasy, and a declaration: being soft and sparkly can still be powerful.
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She was a beauty--a gold 45 goddess for sure! A Gold 45 Goddess exalts the archetypal form of Athena--the Greek Goddess of wisdom, warfare, strategy, heroic endeavour, handicrafts and reason. A Gold 45 Goddess guards the beauty of dx4/dt=ic and embodies 45SURF's motto "Virtus, Honoris, et Actio Pro Veritas, Amor, et Bellus, (Strength, Honor, and Action for Truth, Love, and Beauty," and she stands ready to inspire and guide you along your epic, heroic odyssey into art and mythology. It is Athena who descends to call Telemachus to Adventure in the first book of Homer's Odyssey--to man up, find news of his true father Odysseus, and rid his home of the false suitors, and too, it is Athena who descends in the first book of Homer's Iliad, to calm the Rage of Achilles who is about to draw his sword so as to slay his commander who just seized Achilles' prize, thusly robbing Achilles of his Honor--the higher prize Achilles fought for. And now Athena descends once again, assuming the form of a Gold 45 Goddess, to inspire you along your epic journey of heroic endeavour.
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The challenge this week was for the Girls to sell Coach Merchandise! the theme was to embody a Modern Day Pin up Girl. Bring the 40's vibe to 2012!
So who really sold the Theme? Who made you want to by their product? Leave me a comment please!
This was embodied using only LEGO parts.
It is a artwork that depicts a "Blue Whale(white-beard whale)" that freely swims break through the clouds.
Kinetic Art structure that uses the center of gravity.
You can see the detailed movements in the links and comments below.
LEGO IDEAS : "FLYING WHALE" - Description
YOUTUBE : "FLYING WHALE" - Video
".... embodying the tensions within modern society between materialistic cravings and spiritual needs"
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www.michaellyonssculptor.co.uk/
P4014309 Anx2 Q90 1200wh
Warherd Cleavers:
Few in the Brayherd are more brutal, barbaric and savage than the Warherd Cleavers. They embody the ferocious nature of the herd to the extreme. Highly coveted by War Chiefs as Bloodhoofs, which are hand-picked Fauncor to serve as the Chiefs war guard, the Warherd Cleavers are truly the most brutal Fauncor in the entire race. Most Fauncor with this physical viciousness end up challenging for the right to become Chieftain. However, the Warherd Cleavers care not for the herd and the responsibilities that come with the title of Chief. All they want in their harsh life is never ending bloodshed and carnage. For this reason they are chosen by the War Chief as a war guard.
These brutes have massive muscles that bulge from taught, sinewy flesh and charge into the battle with hooves as hard as steel. They are heads taller than regular Fauncor and grow huge war horns over the course of their blood-filled lives. Their weapon of choice are crude battle cleavers, for these weapons compliment the Warherd Cleaver's brutality perfectly. Able to crush a breastplate or behead an enemy with a single swing, these war cleavers are truly weapons of terrible power. Some of these crazed Fauncor even chop off their own hands and have crude, curved cleavers sewn into their bloodied stumps, never having to part with their beloved weapons.
The Warherd Cleavers wear tattered and ripped leather hoods and capes to show their tribesmen their status as a war guard. On these hoods the Warherd Cleavers set in steel faceplates with holes punched into the facing. These faceplates strike fear into the enemy as they drip with blood oozing from the holes. As the Warherd Cleavers roar into battle, blood sprays from the plates, symbolizing their insatiable blood-lust and vicious love for carnage and brutality. Truly the most elite force in the Brayherd, the brutality of the Warherd Cleavers strikes a deep fear into their enemy as they thunder into the savage carnage of battle.
Sadness isn’t any bad. It has its own charm and beauty. Life used to boil in this tiny little house by the road and it stopped one day. People probably just moved out and didn’t want to demolish the building… I know nothing about its story, but it’s so interesting to know how it felt to sleep there the last night or cook the last dinner. Did they know it was the last one? Or maybe it was the happiest evening and nigh of their live because they were anticipating a move into a new better house or much wealthier place. But what place on earth can be any better than a home? Well, many places can be better but they cannot substitute your home even if you grew up in a poor hut in the middle of nowhere and if your childhood was in a happy family.
This sad and lonely house by the country road has been capturing my view since quite a long time ago so now I feel satisfied after fifteen minutes stop by and a quick photo session. This photo has been selected to Flickr Explore #218 2017-07-05
Some customers asked us if Zen or Embody size heads like Gabriel could fit with 75Adagio body. It cannot.
However, 75Adagio is similar to Vigor's size. So Large Lucifer or Napoleon are suitable. 😘
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The F8F Bearcat is the last of the long and very successful line of propeller-driven Grumman cats. It embodied all the lessons learned by the U.S. Navy in two and a half years of combat in the Pacific. In contrast to the ever-increasing size of new fighters, this one was designed shorter and lighter. With its huge R-2800 engine, it appeared to be nothing but engine. Its performance was spectacular and many aviation enthusiasts believe it is the fastest and most maneuverable piston aircraft ever built.
While many believe the F8F was the replacement for the F6F Hellcat and indeed, there was some basis for that, it was designed first of all, as a replacement aircraft for the aging and outdated F4F Wildcat. The escort carriers (CVE), usually referred to as “Jeep” carriers, that served to protect merchant vessels were very short in length. This was the problem for the F6F—but not for the F8F. How this would have played out is only guess work, for the war in the Pacific came to an end just as these great aircraft began arriving for duty.
A Navy development order was signed on 23 November 1943. Almost exactly nine months later (21 August 1944), the first F8F aircraft flew.
Navy representatives were so impressed with the aircraft that they ordered 2,023 F8F-1s for delivery, commencing in January 1945.
VF-19 was the first unit to receive them, but the Bearcats arrived too late to see and action. The aircraft began arriving in Okinawa in the fall of 1945, shortly after hostilities had ceased. But in the aftermath of the war, the need for aircraft was not seen and the contract was cancelled. Production ceased in May 1949 after the delivery of 1,266 of these magnificent fighters.
The Bearcat remained as a front-line fighter for the U.S. Navy until late 1952, when the last of the breed were finally retired. But the useful life of this super aircraft was far from over. F8F’s were to continue service in Naval Air Reserve units until 1958.
Many of the aircraft were sold to the French Air Force and the Thai Air Force and saw limited military service in Southeast Asia, flown by the French, Thais and South Vietnamese.
Following retirement from the Navy, many of these aircraft fell into the hands of aircraft collectors. In addition to being favorites for show purposes, they were superb as Unlimited Class Racers, particularly suited to such venues as the Reno Air Races. With tremendous power, lightweight, and unparalleled maneuverability, they were a natural for these tight courses.
In September 1969, Daryl Greenamyer, flying an F8F, set a new record for piston aircraft—482.5 miles per hour. Since that time, Bearcats have been consistent winners at Reno and, second only to the P-51 Mustang, have established more international speed records that any other type of aircraft.
One of the most unusual features about the F8F is the design of the landing gear. In order to provide distance for the huge, four bladed prop, a very long landing gear was required. The location and method of retraction was solved by a system of double pivot points—a truly ingenious system.
Definitions:
Navy: F8F – Fighter, 8th Designed, Grumman Aircraft
Design and Manufacturing Information:
Origin: Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation, Bethpage, L.I. New York
Type: Single Place, Single Engine, Low Wing, Carrier-based, Fighter-bomber or Night Fighter
A total of 1,265 of the aircraft were built. Production ceased May 1949
Operational Information:
Designed as a replacement for the aging F4F’s and eventually the F6F’s, this marvelous aircraft never had the opportunity to display its tremendous performance capabilities. It did, however, show its mettle in other combat zones following WWII. Unfortunately, by then, it was in competition with the jet fighters of much greater capabilities than piston aircraft.
Many believe it was the best piston fighter ever built.
Smaller, lighter, faster and more powerful than the F6F Hellcat, its rate of climb was greater than any other combat aircraft of that day.
Specifications and Performance:
Power Plant:
Engine: Pratt & Whitney R-2800, 18 Cylinder Radial, Air Cooled
Horsepower: 2100 hp (dry), 2400 hp (Water Injected), 2800 hp (War Emergency Boost)
Dimensions:
Length: 28ft. 3 in.
Wingspan: 35ft. 10in.
Height: 13ft. 10in.
Weight: 12, 947 lb. max.
Performance:
Maximum Speed: 421 mph @ 29,000 ft.
Maximum Range: 1,100 miles
Service Ceiling: 38,700 ft.
Armament:
Four .50 Caliber Machine Guns, Wing Mounted
Two 1,000 lb. Bombs/Rockets
History of F8F Bearcat “Bob’s Bear” at Palm Springs Air Museum:
The museum’s F8F Bearcat was one of two of these aircraft built strictly for civilian use. It was built from parts for the Roger Kahn, Director of Service and Product Support, Grumman Aircraft. Assembled in 1949, it was designated a G-58B and registered as N-700A. Kahn flew the aircraft to Navy bases equipped with Grumman aircraft. There, he would perform various demonstrations and conduct conferences with other pilots—a common practice still in play. In 1959, this came to an end and the aircraft was transferred to Cornell Aero Labs.
Beginning in 1969, N-700 was operated by a number of civilian operators, including Bill Fornoff and the Champion Fighter Museum. In 1986, it was purchased by Bob Pond and became a part of the Planes of Fame East in Minnesota.
During the summer of 1996, it was flown to Palm Springs, California and became an important part of the Palm Springs Air Museum. It has made several demonstration flights at the museum, including that most memorable air show on Veterans Day 1996, when the museum made its official opening.
F8F Bearcat “Bobs Bear” is proudly on display at the Palm Springs Air Museum’s Pacific hangar.
Bronze sculpture of Mermaid with a child in her arms that is installed on the small rock in the sea and more sculpture - Girl Arzy and Robber Ali-Baba - stands opposite to it, near the fountain on seafront. These two sculptures together constitute a united composition. Its author - prominent architect who designed the Monument to Sunken Ships in Sevastopol - embodied a famous Crimean legend about beautiful girl Arzy, who once lived in Miskhor. As the legend has it, she was kidnapped by robber Ali-Baba on her wedding day and was sold to Turkish sultan's harem. However, Arzy didn't want to live in Istanbul in captivity, jumped into Bosporus waters and appeared in native Crimean shore in person of mermaid with a child in her arms. Unfortunately, the original sculpture of the Mermaid was lost to the storm; it was replaced with exact copy.
Набережную Мисхора украшает скульптура девушки, склонившейся к источнику-фонтану, из-за камней за ней следит Али-баба. А в море, на скале, среди волн – русалка с младенцем на руках. Это единый скульптурный ансамбль под названием «Похищение Арзы», выполненный в 1905 году по проекту известного эстонского скульптора, академика Петербургской Академии художеств А. Г. Адамсона, которого вдохновила старая легенда. В легенде отражены действительные случаи похищения молодых женщин турецкими пиратами для продажи их в стамбульские гаремы.
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The four elements as they appear in the Lotus
Info from Flower Essence Society:
"The Lotus embodies all four elements. The plant springs from the mud (Earth) and must be firmly rooted there. Water is necessary to sustain the plant and the stalks are hollow and filled with milky sap when growing. The leaves and flowers rise from the depths and are held above the water’s surface, representing Air. Also, the orientation of the leaves and flowers until they dry is upward, reaching into the air. The air spaces within the stems maintain buoyancy. The flowers and leaves unfurl, representing transformation or Fire. The pink Lotuses I observed held within the blossom’s center the bright yellow cupule or urn with yellow, fibrous sepals. Surrounded by bright pink petals, this gesture was reminiscent of a ring of fire. The Lotus flowers are sun-lovers and are generally intolerant of the colder weather. The petals of the Lotus flower close to control the plant’s inner circulation of water, so it is not less affected by weather. Lotuses do not bloom during the cold of winter.
Summer, or the season of Fire, is when the Lotus blossoms. In spring, and through the summer, the plant is vigorously growing, enjoying the warmth and humidity. The flowers open in response to sunlight, usually opening in the morning and closing in the afternoon. (This is not a direct observation; I did not see many flowers over the course of a full day). In fall, the Lotus leaves wither, the seeds within the pods ripen and eventually bend down to release the seeds. During winter, the plant sleeps beneath the water’s surface with dormant roots."
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Perhaps no one embodied the western mountain man stereotype better than Jim Bridger,. Hardy, resourceful, & skilled a wilderness life, Bridger made a name for himself in the development of the West.
Blacksmith to Trapper
In 1822, at the age of 18, James "Jim" Bridger quit his blacksmith apprenticeship in St. Louis to join the new Ashley & Henry fur trade company. By 1826, he had become a brigade leader of a group of trappers then employed by Smith, Jackson, & Sublette.
Legendary Mountain Man
Bridger's reputation as an extraordinary man of the mountains spread rapidly. By the age of 30, Jim Bridger had out-thought & out-trapped the expanding & highly competitive American Fur Company.
Shrewd Business Owner
In 1830, Bridger became part owner in the Rocky Mountain Fur Company, previously the Smith, Jackson, & Sublette Company. Often employing over 200 trappers at one time, the Rocky Mountain Fur Company became one of the most powerful fur trade enterprises in the American West.
*This man is a perfect original...It is stated by those who have had him in their employ, that in the midst of the mountains...when one or uncertain of the proper directions, they would always appeal to Bridger."
-The Missouri Republican, St Louis,
Oct. 24, 1851
Success Beyond the Fur Trade
For 30 years after the decline of the beaver trade, Jim Bridger guided settlers, the army, & numerous hunting & exploratory expeditions in the west. His trading post, located at Fort Bridger, was a focal point of the Oregon Trail. Bridger's name has been preserved in many place names within Wyoming & Montana.
Family Life
Bridger had 3 wives during his lifetime (two Shoshone & one Flathead), 4 daughters & 2 sons. Near the end of his life, he returned to live on his farm near Little Santa Fe, Missouri with his daughter Virginia & her husband. He died in 1881 at the age of 77, & was buried near present day Kansas City.
***insert photo-Jim Bridger, c. 1860-1880
I embody Don Quixote set in the Black Forest.
In the Black Forest there are no windmills and I have no desire to be
charging at them. Neither am I the best poet ever seen...
In a historically and culturally sheltered area, I’m often seen as
foreign, based on my artistic existence and my South American
heritage. This sense of alienation and of being different has become
part of my self-perception and is a gift at the same time. It allows
me the freedom to examine motives from a fresh perspective and
forge them in an unexpected manner.
“Black Forest” is a composition with traditional local origins. The
installation consists of objects and templates made for the creation
of brushes of all kinds. Wießler, a company from Todtnau ceased
using their stock of templates made of wood and metal more than
10 Years ago. I managed to purchase some of these 200 year old
objects. In each template is the writing of the owner engraved;
secret codes which can only be interpreted by the owner and
craftsmen themselves and in this regard may be seen as a
metaphor for the anonymity of present day industry. However, once
translated they explain the identification of the craftsmen with
their work and their products.
In my opinion, these objects are surprisingly complex and well
designed and yet were produced even under circumstances of
poverty and icy weather. Archiving and combining the objects with
modern ideas bring new perspectives to the table. For instance, the
Codices from Todtnau are a prime example of historical preservation.
This self-projection carries its own particular beauty which underlines
the aesthetic composition of the objects.
I have entitled this installation Eros.
The base of Eros is human life in its purest form. However, today the
Eros human sheds tears. It’s natural for him to possess tears of
disappointment, but in this day and age he cries perpetually. He cries
over the influence of commerce, the corset of pornographic templates
and the dispossession of the human body by multimedia. The omni-
present marketing machine devours beastlike every human emotion
and restricts every individual to their template, treating them as
nothing more than goods.
So in turn, Eros becomes just a product.
The product becomes purchasable.
Buying and selling is arbitrary.
The remainders are eaten. The installation ‘Eros’ relates to this feast
and its damage to the self-perception of the human. The installation
‘Eros’ takes inventory: The template and the beast, its ravaged object
and the destructive machine all align.
From this operation stems a continuing tale of past efforts to
establish self-definition on the one hand—and the loss of erotic
humanity on the other.
Don Quixote from the Black Forest.
Korsika - Scala di Santa Regina
On the old mule track through the gorge.
Auf dem Maultierpfad durch die Schlucht.
Enjoy a scenic drive in the glorious landscapes of the Défilé da la Scala di Santa Regina located in the heart of Corsica. This dramatic route meanders through a deep rocky granite gorge eroded by lively waters of the Golo torrent offering an unforgettable experience of an untamed Corsican wilderness.
The spectacular 300 m high gorge connects East Corsica with the wild Niolo micro-region overlooked by Corsica’s highest peaks- the emblematic Monte Cinto (2706 m), Capu a u Perdatu (2586 m), Punta Minuta (2556 m), or the shark’s fin-like summit of Paglia Orba (2525 m).
The D84 road built in the late 19th century winding through the eroded corridor may be reached by taking a turning from the main T20 at Francardo, just north of Corte, or from the west via the famous Col de Verghio, the highest pass on the island, ending a dramatic climb from Evisa and the beautiful Porto Gulf.
Surrounded by Corsica’s highest peaks and braced by the Golo, the island’s longest river, the solitary Niolo valley embodies ‘the soul of Corsica’. This sheep rearing region firstly inhabited by the tribes of Corsi and later by the Niolans remained isolated for centuries until dangerous mule tracks were replaced by a road in the 19th century.
These days Niolo’s population concentrates in the region’s main villages with Calacuccia, Albertacce and Casamaccioli being most frequently visited. Local attractions include delicious gastronomic delicacies- strong goat’s cheese or highest quality charcuterie while mysterious Corsican polyphonic singing may be best experienced at Santa di u Niolu fair in Casamaccioli in early September.
Due to an array of scenic highlights such as the magical Lac de Nino, the summit of Monte Cinto and Paglia Orba, or the Forest de Valdo-Niolo this wild region remains especially popular with hikers and outdoor adventure enthusiasts.
The most dramatic 10 km part of the Scala di Santa Regina drive follows the Golo’s twists and turns between Ponte Castrirla and Corscia.
(coolcorsica.com)
La Scala di Santa Regina (A Scala di Santa Regina / Santa r'ghjina en langue corse) est le chemin longtemps unique voie de circulation entre le Niolo et la plaine. Son nom évoque de magnifiques lacets en pierres dessinés dans la roche granitique. Il vient des escaliers (scala) qui semblent taillés dans le roc. Ce monument architectural témoigne du savoir-faire des hommes (technique de la pierre sèche) et des pratiques ancestrales (la transhumance).
De François Giacobbi qui fut président du parc naturel régional de Corse, président de la Fédération des parcs naturels régionaux, président de la fédération des parcs naturels et nationaux d'Europe : « Si Porto évoque la Grèce et Phidias, la Scala di Santa Regina rappelle Michel-Ange et ses corps de Titans foudroyés ».
Le sentier part de Corscia (810 m), un typique village de bergers aux multiples hameaux, et conduit jusqu'à Funtana di i Vignenti (504 m), une fontaine en bordure de la route D84. Son tracé de quatre kilomètres environ, longe le cours du Golo sur sa rive gauche dans un remarquable défilé creusé dans de la roche de granite rouge. Entretenu, balisé et remis au goût du jour, cet ancien sentier est signalé en bordure de route par un panneau d'information du parc naturel régional de Corse.
Le sentier de la Scala di Santa Regina fait partie du Sentier de la transhumance, un chemin millénaire qui reliait Aléria à Galéria, soit la façade orientale à la façade occidentale de la Corse.
Aujourd'hui, pour accéder à Calacuccia à travers ce site exceptionnel, c'est la route D 84 qui dessert la microrégion du Niolo depuis Ponte-Castirla (Castirla). Cette route est aussi une des voies d'accès au parc naturel régional de Corse. La voie nouvelle du défilé avait été ouverte à la fin du XIXe siècle.
Le défilé de la Scala di Santa Regina est un très long ravin désolé, hostile, sauvage, un étrange corridor de roches de granite rouge, de rocaille et de caillasse. La rare végétation est représentée essentiellement par des genévriers cades qui poussent sur les parois rocheuses, on se demande comment car il n'y a pas de terre, et curieusement des romarins ras, cette plante ne poussant pas partout dans le centre de l'île. Les bords du fleuve sont peuplés d'aulnes et de quelques pins maritimes.
Au fond des gorges, le Golo a créé de nombreuses piscines naturelles. Elles ne sont pas prises d'assaut par les estivants comme dans la vallée d'Asco voisine, car la baignade y est interdite, des délestages des eaux du barrage étant toujours possibles. Les places de stationnement sont rares le long du défilé.
Une passerelle permet de franchir le défilé à pied. Elle est située en amont, à la sortie du défilé.
À l'entrée du défilé, au lieu-dit Santa Regina, se trouve un oratoire dédié à la Vierge.
Les « Gorges de Scala di Santa Regina », défilé rocheux situé entre Ponte-Castirla et Corscia et qui relie le sillon central de la région du Niolu, sont aussi une zone naturelle d'intérêt écologique, faunistique et floristique de 2e génération, couvrant une superficie de 1 860 ha3.
(Wikipedia)
Das Niolu zählt zu den romantischsten Landschaften Korsikas. Am östlichen Ausgang des Hochtales hat sich der Golo tief ins Gestein eingegraben und die bizarre Schlucht Santa Regina gebildet.
Wer von Corte aus Richtung Calacuccia oder weiter nach Evisa fährt, kennt die wildreiche Schluchtenlandschaft der Scala Regina bereits durch die Windschutzscheibe. Doch von der Straße aus bietet sich kaum die Gelegenheit, die ganze Schönheit dieser Engstelle zu erleben. Es gibt kaum Ausweichen, um stehenzubleiben, oder gar Aussichtsplätze, um die bizarren Felsformationen zu genießen. Deshalb wird von Corscia aus ein markierter Wanderweg angeboten, der teilweise den alten Saumpfad nutzt, der bereits im 14. Jahrhundert zum Zwecke der Transhumanz angelegt wurde. Darunter verstehen die Volkskundler eine Form der Wanderviehwirtschaft, die durch einen jahreszeitlichen Wechsel der Weidegebiete charakterisiert ist. Früher zogen Lohn- oder Wanderhirten von Francardo und Corte aus mit den Schafherden durch die Schlucht ins Niolu, um die saftigen Sommerweiden zu beziehen. Im Herbst kehrten die Tiere gestärkt von den Hochweiden zur Einstallung für den Winter wieder ins Tal zurück. Die Treppe der Heiligen Königin, die dem Tal ihren Namen gab, soll der Legende nach ein Fluchtweg gewesen sein. Er wurde in die überhängenden Felswände geschlagen, um dem heiligen Martin beim Kampf gegen den Teufel zu helfen. Dabei lösten sich massive Granitbrocken, die sich oben im Tal zum Monte Cinto, zur Paglia Orba und zur Niolu-Hochebene aufgetürmt haben.
(kompass.de)
In the shape of the four sons of Horus. Musée des Confluences
“The four sons of Horus were a group of four gods in Egyptian religion, who were essentially the personifications of the four canopic jars, which accompanied mummified bodies. Since the heart was thought to embody the soul, it was left inside the body. The brain was thought only to be the origin of mucus, so it was reduced to liquid, removed with metal hooks, and discarded. This left the stomach (and small intestines), liver, large intestines, and lungs, which were removed, embalmed and stored, each organ in its own jar. There were times when embalmers deviated from this scheme: during the 21st Dynasty they embalmed and wrapped the viscera and returned them to the body, while the Canopic jars remained empty symbols.
The earliest reference to the sons of Horus the Elder is found in the Pyramid Texts where they are described as friends of the king, as they assist the king in his ascension to heaven in the eastern sky by means of ladders. Their association with Horus the Elder specifically goes back to the Old Kingdom when they were said not only to be his children but also his souls. As the king, or Pharaoh was seen as a manifestation of, or especially protected by, Horus, these parts of the deceased pharaoh, referred to as the Osiris, were seen as parts of Horus, or rather, his children, an association that did not diminish with each successive pharaoh.
Since Horus was their father, so Isis, Horus's original wife in the early mythological phase, was usually seen as their mother, although Hathor was also believed to be their mother, though in the details of the funerary ritual each son, and therefore each canopic jar, was protected by a particular goddess. Others say their mother was Serket, goddess of medicine and magic. Just as the sons of Horus protected the contents of a canopic jar, the king's organs, so they in turn were protected. As they were male in accordance with the principles of male/female duality their protectors were female.
Imsety – human form – direction South – protected the liver – protected by Isis.
Duamutef – jackal form – direction East – protected the stomach – protected by Neith.
Hapi – baboon form – direction North – protected the lungs – protected by Nephthys.
Qebehsenuef – hawk form – direction West – protected the intestines – protected by his mother Serket.” (Wikipedia)
When it was dedicated on March 6, 1927, the First Baptist Church embodied the distinctive style of its architect, Douglas Ellington, who incorporated traditional Beaux-Arts planning, the stark forms of early Christian church architecture, and fashionably modern Art Deco details in the new church. Ellington's building was the fifth house of worship for First Baptist Church since its organization in 1829. Membership grew from 37 in 1874 to approximately 1,500 in early the 1920s. The new church complex provided seating for 2,000 in the main sanctuary and space for another 3,000 in the surrounding educational buildings.
A slightly bellcast dome capped by a copper cupola sits atop the octagonal main auditorium and a full height hectacstyle portico greets visitors at the entrance. Although the outward form of the church is generally Neoclassical, the decorative patterns and surface ornament reflect the Art Deco style, which became popular in the 1920s. The primary exterior materials, brick and marble, are composed in a variety of patterns and low relief planes that enrich the wall surfaces with variations of texture and color. Terra cotta molding forms alternating bands of chevrons and nail head designs, while geometric star patterns set in low relief panels accentuate the entrance doors. The large, open sanctuary is richly detailed with geometric stars, stylized floral and feather motifs, diamond-shaped panels and abstract diagonal fretwork.
Reverend Robert J. Bateman, pastor of First Baptist Church during the building campaign, noted in The Southern Tourist (September 1926) that the church was "located in perhaps the most strategic point in the Southern Baptist Convention territory, Asheville the tourist city, where thousands of people from all over the country gather each year." He went on to express his pleasure with the new facility, which he described as "a magnificent church of rare architecture, and one in which the denomination as a whole may feel a pardonable pride." He also emphasized that the "elegant simplicity and practicability" of Ellington's design would impress "the throngs, passing that corner, with a silent Gospel message."
(source: www.nps.gov/nr/travel/asheville/fir.htm)
Church Website: www.fbca.net
Of all the Persian national festivals, the New Year celebrations are at once the most important and the most colorful. This festival embodies a wealth of ancient rites and customs, and is about the only one in Persia which is not confined to the traditions of only one religious group. It symbolizes that continuity of the ancient Persian culture which has survived so many adversities and vicissitudes.
The Now Ruz celebration stretches over a period of thirteen days, the last being a special occasion calling for particular ceremonies. The period begins with the first day of spring, when the sun enters the zodiacal sign of Ram. At Now Ruz people join nature in making a fresh start, full of joy and hope for the coming year.
The origin of Now Ruz is traditionally attributed to Jamshid, the mightiest and the most glorious of the legendary kings of Persia. The legend is recorded by the celebrated historians Tabari and Biruni, as well as by Ferdowsi. One version says that after Jamshid had taught his people the art of building, weaving, mining and making arms, and devided them into four appropriate classes, he then set out to conquer the demon hosts. Then he defeated and reduced to hard labour for the benefit of men. Next he ordered the demons to build him a special crystal carriage. When it was ready, he entered the carriage and, to the joy and amazement of all the people, the demons lifted it into the air and Jamshid rode thus from Demavand to Babylon. The day was called Now Ruz (the New Day) and was made an annual celebration.
It may be safely assumed, however, that the Now Ruz festival, essentially an agrarian celebration. owes its origin, at least in part, to the fertility cult, so common among the ancient Near and Middle Eastern nations. Some of the customs observed at Now Ruz are reminiscent of Babylonian Zagmuk. The growing of sabzeh (fresh green roots), which are later thrown into water, particularly brings to mind the Syrian cult of Adonis. But it is the Ancient and Zoroastrian Persia which provides the background for most of the customs and ceremonies of Now Ruz.
While the lunar calendar is used for Muslim festivals and holidays, Now Ruz is reckoned by a solar calendar. This was adopted in ancient times by the Zoroaterians, and is used today as the national calendar of Persia. However, one must bear in mind that the Zoroastrian year did not always begin on the 21st of March (1st of Farvardin). There are reasons to believe that at one time it began with the commencement of autumn. Again at a certain period, prior to or during Sassanian times (226-651 A.D.) the begining of year was fixed at the vernal equinox, the first of Farvardin (21st March), and it was immediately preceded by a religious festival of five days. During these five days the spirits of the departed (Fravahrs) were said to visit their family, and the houses were therefore cleaned and food and drink offered to the haunting spirits. Some of the Now Ruz customs may refer to this festival, which was partly absorbed into the Now Ruz ceremonies in Islamic times.
The Achaemenian kings (550-330 B.C.) celebrated the New Year in the Royal palaces with great pomp and ceremony. Sumptuous receptions were held, and the envoys of the various nations living in the vast Achaemenian empire presented their tributes and gifts. This homage by the envoys has been vividly depicted in the sculptures of the palaces built by Darius the Great and his son Xerxes.
In Sassanian times (226-652 A.D.) there was a vigorous revival of Persian nationalism. Now Ruz, along with Mehregan, another ancient festival, continued to be the main national festivals. During the six-day celebration of Now Ruz, a plenary audience given by the "King of Kings" was the climax of the festivities at the Court. Merriment and rejoicing were heightened by musicians composing and performing appropriate pieces and court poets and singers contributing their arts. The splendor of the Sassanian Court was, in fact, best exemplified by its lavish festivities at Now Ruz.
Although the advent of Islam in the seventh century A.D. naturally brought with it new festivals and holidays, Now Ruz was not overshadowed. On the contrary, together with Mehregan and some other old Iranian festivals, it was carried over to the Islamic period, and continued to be celebrated at the royal courts as in Sassanian times. The many graceful odes and sonnets concerning Now Ruz to be found in the Divans of the Persian poets bear witness to the ever-lively spirit and unbroken importance of the festival for the Persian nation.
Today, while many of the ancient festivals have faded away in most parts of the country, Now Ruz remains a national Persian festival, and its advent brings joy to the heart of the people. Although many of the old customs and ceremonies, as recorded in histories and travel books, have vanished with the lapse of time, yet what does remain makes Now Ruz the most fascinating of the Persian festivals, rich in folkloric details and symbolic reminiscences.
Professor E. Yarshater (Issued by the Iranian Embassy, Washington D.C. - March 1959)
Ok so … everyone makes a speech no? After all this work I’m entitled to one… mine is so long it’s almost silly… so sit back, relax and if you feel like it… read about my journey…
About my 365 Project…
At the beginning this project to me was just about photography, about learning… I seriously started this expecting nothing but later it turned into a place where I could open my heart and share my world, my fears, my happiness, my thoughts, my life… shortly I also discovered I was involved on many people’s lives… This is a project about “hearts connecting through an image” … and I’m thankful for the chance I got to share mine with you and the chance I got to get to know yours…
365 pictures? Yes... And I am proud….
I did not miss a day … some days I was really inspired and took a shot I was really proud of and some days, even when I felt I could not do one more shot, I stepped up and took a crappy one… so here’s to great pictures and to the courage it takes to post a crappy one. (here, here!!) The past month I kept my stream “friends only” … I faced some really hard times and didn’t feel the need to share my work with the whole fickr community … 12 of the pictures of this project will remain “private” … believe me they are crap so you’re not missing out on anything… they were just about me, not wanting to fail myself, trying to persevere even in the hardest of times…I’m going public for the first time in a while now… so if anyone would like to see the past month of my work FM and I’ll let you in… I took some nice pictures ;)
About comments and faves:
I remember I was so happy when I received my first comment… I could not believe someone would actually stop, take a moment, look at your picture and say something…. so I thank you for the time you gave me by looking at my stream.
… It’s because of that that I completed this project, as simple as that…
Thank you time:
I’ll thank that girl/friend/sister who found flickr, made me do this and helped with many of my pictures (Shelby), I’ll thank my family and friends who helped with costumes, stage, equipment, patience, encouragement and love… (Papi, mami, Nita, Miau, Joe, Pancho, Guayo, Nena, Haya, Nati, Jose, Toño….),I’ll thank a man who was a huge part of my flickr experience… he gave me themes, was patience enough to hear about flickr drama, cheered me up and even played part of some of my favorite shots of this year (Bas)
Now to my flickr friends :
I was fortunate enough to grab your attention at some point during this year… and you came back a second time, and a third time and after that you stood by my side… not only as contacts but as real friends who always had words of love and encouragement for me… Thank you for stopping by, for leaving a comment, for just viewing, for clicking “fave”, for sending a FM to see if I was OK, for inviting me to a group, for adding me as a contact, and for having me as a friend.
I can only hope to meet you guys one day for real… I’m sorry if I don’t say something special for each one of you – even though I know exactly what I would tell you – but I would literally never finish this …
I’ll mention you by your real name and not your flickr nickname cause by now you are real friends to me: Jordy, Henry, Sarah, Mike, Brad and Patricia, Abe and Liina, Ernie, Charlie, Kim, Eva, Vanessa, Jonathan, Rebecca, Lenna, Maite, Amanda, Anna, Rodrigo, Andrés, Julie, Grace, Billie, Sarah B, Amy, Ana Belén, Jonh and Charlotte, Scott, Deven, Christine, Kevin, Hannah…. Thank you guys I really grown to love each and every one of you…
And to all of you who I didn’t mention … but in one way or another were part of this journey… thank you so much ….
About what’s next?:
A year 2 for Maria? I don’t think so… my camera needs a break from me, but I’ll keep on taking pictures and I’ll keep on sharing them with you… I do have LOADS of pictures I want to try… and many things I need to learn, but I’ll do it at my own time, without the pressure of posting every day… Photography is my passion and that will not change… I’m planning on attending more serious photography courses and who knows maybe I’ll turn into a pro one day…I’ll take a much needed fickr vacation….but I’ll visit your streams…
If you stay here I’ll stay here… that much I can promise…
Last but not least... thank you God for one more year of life I was able to document in such a lovely way...
Bet if this was a speech for the Oscars the band would have started the music long ago to shut me up so I’ll just say goodbye… see ya guys soon!!!
My love to each and every one of you….
Maria
New epic video of the day's bikini swimsuit model shoot:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZIq1Q2C8Wo
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ildxu-9xPR0
A Gold 45 Goddess exalts the archetypal form of Athena--the Greek Goddess of wisdom, warfare, strategy, heroic endeavour, handicrafts and reason. A Gold 45 Goddess embodies 45SURF's motto "Virtus, Honoris, et Actio Pro Veritas, Amor, et Bellus, (Strength, Honor, and Action for Truth, Love, and Beauty," and she stands ready to inspire and guide you along your epic, heroic journey into art and mythology. It is Athena who descends to call Telemachus to Adventure in the first book of Homer's Odyssey--to man up, find news of his true father Odysseus, and rid his home of the false suitors, and too, it is Athena who descends in the first book of Homer's Iliad, to calm the Rage of Achilles who is about to draw his sword so as to slay his commander who just seized Achilles' prize, thusly robbing Achilles of his Honor--the higher prize Achilles fought for. And now Athena descends once again, assuming the form of a Gold 45 Goddess, to inspire you along your epic journey of heroic endeavour.
Got a brand new Prime Lens--the Carl Zeiss Sony Alpha e-mount FE 55mm F/1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* Lens! Let me know how you like it! :)
New Sony A7 R Test Photos of Bikini Swimsuit Model Goddess! Pretty, pretty, pretty woman! Shot with the awesomely sharp, sharp Carl Zeiss Sony Sonnar Carl Zeiss Sony Sony FE 55 mm F/1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* Lens and finished in Lightroom 5.3 ! Was using the B W 49mm Kaesemann Circular Polarizer MRC Filter on bright, sunny day. Check out the low glare off the rocks and water and the bright blue sky! Super sharp images and crystal-clear pictures!
Here's some video shot at the same time as stills: youtu.be/Y7gq_gCk0jE
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RiOMrZIEzg8
Join my youtube channel for goddess video shot @ the same time as the stills with the Sony A7 !
www.youtube.com/user/bikiniswimsuitmodels
Beautiful swimsuit bikini model goddess on a beautiful January Malibu morning! Shot it yesterday. :) Love, love, love the new Sony A7 R 55mm F/1.8 lens combo!
Was a fun test shoot. Many, many more to come!
All the best on your Epic Hero's Journey from Johnny Ranger McCoy!
Modeling the black & gold "Gold 45 Revolver" Gold'N'Virtue swimsuits, shirts, & lingerie with the main equation to Moving Dimensions Theory on the swimsuits: dx4/dt=ic. Yes I have a Ph.D. in physics! :) You can read more about my research and Hero's Journey Physics here:
herosjourneyphysics.wordpress.com/ MDT PROOF#2: Einstein (1912 Man. on Rel.) and Minkowski wrote x4=ict. Ergo dx4/dt=ic--the foundational equation of all time and motion which is on all the shirts and swimsuits. Every photon that hits my Nikon D800e's sensor does it by surfing the fourth expanding dimension, which is moving at c relative to the three spatial dimensions, or dx4/dt=ic!
All The Best on your EPIC hero's journey from Johnny Ranger McCoy! :)
Falling in love with the full frame 36 megapixel e mount Sony A7R!
The books behind the pretty goddess on the Malbu bluff and surfboard are The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire by Edward Gibbon, Homer's Iliad, Homer's Odyssey, Shakespeare, and Herman Melville's Moby Dick! My favorite books! Will have some video of the pretty model reading them beside a campfire soon.
They're all collectors editions! My books cost as much as my surfboards!
And for those who always ask, I shoot in RAW! Always! :)
Second one in this series. I probably should have called it 'the wind embodied' but too late now.
I was trying to take photos of sunflowers. At dusk. In a breeze.
What was I thinking!?
And even though I didn't expect anything to turn out, I couldn't stop myself from trying.
Unexpectedly, I found the results surprisingly good/interesting!
[These shots are straight from the camera - totally unprocessed]